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Cover of Druckermen's book, 'Bringing Up Bebe.'

Cover of Druckermen's book, 'Bringing Up Bebe.'

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'Bringing Up Bebe:' Parenting Parisian Style?

Ross Reynolds
02/23/2012 at 12:00 p.m.

Do American parents have something to learn from the French? Former Wall Street Journal reporter Pamela Druckermen thinks so. Ross talks with her about her new book, "Bringing Up Bebe."

Archived segments for February 23, 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Dave Meinert On Liquor Board Rejection Of Extended Bar Hours For Seattle

Dave Meinert On Liquor Board Rejection Of Extended Bar Hours For Seattle: This morning, the Liquor Control Board decided against a proposal to extend Seattle's bar hours. We hear from Dave Meinert, nightlife promoter and advocate for later bar hours, with his response to the... More » Listen to this story

Kiwis are a good source of Vitamin C, potassium and Vitamin E. But what does all that mean? Photo by Sergiu Bacioiu.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

What's Worse For Your Health: French Fries Or Onion Rings?

A lot of people try to avoid fast food, but with summer travel schedules sometimes it happens. So what's worse for you, fish and chips or a burger? Are there any good choices? Ross Reynolds asks nutritionist Judy Simon. She offers a non–dieting, intuitive approach to healthy... More » Listen to this story

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Washington's Past Through Documents

Washington state Historian Lorraine McConaghy has compiled a book of historic documents to tell the story of our state. Ross Reynolds asks her for the hidden stories behind these seemingly innocuous papers. More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Seattle Responds To Gun Violence, And A Mussel Farmer On A Whidbey Oil Spill

Seattle Responds To Gun Violence: The Seattle City Council got a briefing this morning on the recent spike in gun violence in the city. We talk to KUOW's Deborah Wang was at the hearing, and check in with Reverend Harriet Walden who directs the Silent War Campaign on violence.... More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Coal Exports, 'The Chemistry Of Tears,' And Supporting Catholic Nuns

Seattle City Council Expected To Pass A Resolution Opposing 6 Coal Shipping Terminals: There are proposals to build six new terminals in Washington and Oregon to move coal from the Rockies to Asian markets. The coal would travel by train through Washington and Oregon to get... More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Are You Changing (Or Losing) Your Religion?

According to a report from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, nearly eight in 10 adults report belonging to various forms of Christianity, about 5 percent belong to other faiths and almost one in six are not affiliated with any particular religion. But another study... More » Listen to this story

Charles Duhigg's 'The Power Of Habit.'

Monday, May 28, 2012

Why Do We Have Habits And How Can We Break Them?

Why do we form habits and can we break them? Author Charles Duhigg talks with Ross Reynolds about what he learned about habits while writing his latest book, "The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business." More » Listen to this story

Monday, May 28, 2012

Why Are Some People Straight And Others Gay?

Neuroscientist Simon Levay researches the science of sexuality and talks to Ross Reynolds about his findings. More » Listen to this story

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Today's Schedule

11:00 a.m. To The Point
12:00 p.m. The Conversation
1:00 p.m. BBC Newshour
2:00 p.m. KUOW Presents
3:00 p.m. The World

Schedules

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